A striking and sculptural vintage brooch by Vogue Jewelry, designed in an elegant paisley silhouette and richly layered with brilliance. This piece captures the essence of mid-century glamour, where intricate stone setting and dimensional form created jewelry meant to be seen—and remembered.
The brooch features a luxurious arrangement of mixed-cut rhinestones, including round brilliant cuts, marquise, pear, and baguette stones, all carefully prong-set to create a fluid, cascading effect. The slightly domed construction gives the piece depth and movement, allowing light to reflect beautifully from every angle.
Finished in heavy rhodium plating, the setting retains a bright, silvery luster with no visible wear. The openwork back reveals quality construction, while the signed Vogue Jewelry cartouche confirms its designer origin. This is a substantial, gallery-worthy brooch that delivers both sparkle and structure in equal measure.
Details
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Designer: Vogue Jewelry (signed)
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Era: Mid-century vintage (circa 1950s–1960s)
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Materials: Rhodium-plated metal, rhinestones
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Stone Cuts: Round, marquise, pear, baguette
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Color: Clear / crystal
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Dimensions: 3 inches length x 1.75 inches width
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Construction: Slightly domed, open-back setting
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Closure: Secure rollover pin clasp
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no missing stones, no visible wear to plating
Styling Notes
This is a power brooch. It belongs on a structured blazer, a wool coat lapel, or even pinned at the waist of a black dress. Because of the paisley movement, it naturally draws the eye upward—perfect for editorial styling or statement placement.
Collector’s Note
Vogue Jewelry is known for producing high-quality rhinestone pieces with strong design presence during the mid-century era. Signed examples—especially in more sculptural, dimensional forms like this—are increasingly sought after. The combination of mixed stone cuts and domed construction places this piece above standard flat rhinestone brooches.
